BUFA Thermoplastic Composites adds MaruHachi products to its product range
BÜFA has gained another partner as it includes products from MaruHachi in its product range. MaruHachi is a Japanese manufacturer of thermoplastic composites in the form of tapes and plates, also known as UD tapes and organosheets.
The UD tapes are continuous-fiber-reinforced tapes in which...
BÜFA has gained another partner as it includes products from MaruHachi in its product range. MaruHachi is a Japanese manufacturer of thermoplastic composites in the form of tapes and plates, also known as UD tapes and organosheets.
The UD tapes are continuous-fiber-reinforced tapes in which...
New R&D tape line and hybrid injection molding machines to support portfolio expansion to market demand
Its MaezioTM brand of CFRTP composites are based on continuous carbon fibers impregnated with thermoplastics like polycarbonates. A new tape line is commissioned in its Leverkusen laboratory to develop new products with different fiber and resin combinations. Their manufacture will in turn be...
Its MaezioTM brand of CFRTP composites are based on continuous carbon fibers impregnated with thermoplastics like polycarbonates. A new tape line is commissioned in its Leverkusen laboratory to develop new products with different fiber and resin combinations. Their manufacture will in turn be...
Kordsa acquires AXIOM Materials
With the acquisition of Axiom Materials, Kordsa completed the first phase of its goal of creating a second Kordsa. Advanced composite materials produced by Axiom Materials are used in many new generation applications in different sectors as well as aircraft engines.
Pointing out his place in...
With the acquisition of Axiom Materials, Kordsa completed the first phase of its goal of creating a second Kordsa. Advanced composite materials produced by Axiom Materials are used in many new generation applications in different sectors as well as aircraft engines.
Pointing out his place in...
EU Project "ComMUnion" develops industrial process for hybrid metal and polymer-matrix composites
In the EU research project “ComMUnion”, the two Fraunhofer Institutes based in Aachen, Germany – Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT) and Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) – are working in collaboration with 14 partners from industry, research...
In the EU research project “ComMUnion”, the two Fraunhofer Institutes based in Aachen, Germany – Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology (IPT) and Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) – are working in collaboration with 14 partners from industry, research...
Porsche launches low-volume production with bio-based materials from Fraunhofer WKI
Joining forces with Porsche Motorsport, scientists at Fraunhofer WKI first tested organic materials for series readiness under extreme conditions on a Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport using the mobile development laboratory of the German “Four Motors” racing team.
“The third...
Joining forces with Porsche Motorsport, scientists at Fraunhofer WKI first tested organic materials for series readiness under extreme conditions on a Porsche Cayman GT4 Clubsport using the mobile development laboratory of the German “Four Motors” racing team.
“The third...
The World's First All-Plastic Recyclable E-Bike
Thierry Manni, owner of Stajvelo says, “Together with a few friends, we started thinking about what we could do in the field of urban mobility. A plastic bike, now that didn’t exist!”
The aim was to introduce an e-bike that will be technically innovative, stylish, and...
Thierry Manni, owner of Stajvelo says, “Together with a few friends, we started thinking about what we could do in the field of urban mobility. A plastic bike, now that didn’t exist!”
The aim was to introduce an e-bike that will be technically innovative, stylish, and...
Advanced thermoplastic composite technology - a sustainable solution for reduced carbon footprint in the electronics industry
A recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has found a laptop cover made of Maezio™ continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites from Covestro that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint by more than 70 percent compared to one made from conventional aluminum-magnesium...
A recent Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) has found a laptop cover made of Maezio™ continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastic composites from Covestro that can significantly reduce the carbon footprint by more than 70 percent compared to one made from conventional aluminum-magnesium...